| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T35 |
0-194 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Supplementary oxygen should be administered to patients with hypoxic respiratory failure for avoiding values of Spo2 lower than 90% and it should be aimed at reaching values not higher than 96%. |
| T36 |
195-499 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Although still without firm evidence, we currently support the use of CPAP helmet (with gentle ventilation and a PEEP of no more than 10–12 cm of water) if the patient does not respond to standard/HFNC oxygen supplementation and there is no urgent indication for endotracheal intubation (expert opinion). |
| T37 |
500-582 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, no clear indications/criteria can be provided pending further experience. |
| T38 |
583-818 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Finally, it should be kept in mind that patients with COVID-19 can get worse in a few hours, so they should be carefully monitored for worsening respiratory function for rapidly prompting tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation. |
